A Congenitally Inherited Case of Lipedematous Scalp Involving the Entire Scalp.
- Author:
Dong In KEUM
1
;
Eung Ho CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. choieh@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lipedematous scalp;
Subcutaneous adipose tissue
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Hair;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Parturition;
Scalp*;
Subcutaneous Fat
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2015;53(7):560-562
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lipedematous scalp was first reported by Cornbleet in 1935, and is characterized by an increase in the thickness of scalp subcutaneous fat tissue without hair changes. We present a case of a 40-year-old female with a diffusely thickened scalp since birth. The lesion was soft, and movable without color changes or hair loss. Histopathologic features and magnetic resonance imaging findings were compatible with a diagnosis of lipedematous scalp involving almost the entire scalp.
